Escaped kangaroo captured after punching Canadian officer
The kangaroo struck a punch to the face of the police officer who brought her run to an end.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Handling bosses who smoke in the office
HR department should be the employees' first stop in trying to address health and safety issues at the workplace, experts say.
Wed Jun 29 2022
OSHMP25 to drive safe and healthy work culture - PM
Ismail Sabri today launched the OSHMP25 which outlined various strategic core values to drive the formation of a Safe and Healthy Work Culture and to raise the Malaysian Well-being index (MyWI).
Wed Oct 13 2021
COVID: Action can be taken against workers refusing to get vaccine jabs - Saravanan
Workers who refuse to get their COVID-19 vaccine jabs can face action under the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act 1994 for causing an unsafe environment at the workplace.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Stiffer penalty needed for workplace safety offences
Many construction site deaths have been due to defiance of worksite safety regulations.
Tue Aug 17 2021
DOSH to investigate potential OSH violations in SUKE incident
DOSH issued a stop-work order for all activities in the area to facilitate investigation.
Tue Mar 23 2021
What's the best type of mask for COVID-19 protection? Scientists investigate
Scientists found that certain nylon masks, when worn properly could be up to 79 pct effective at blocking particles that could carry the virus.
Thu Dec 17 2020
Bill to amend OSH Act tabled for first reading
Amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act 1994 which aims at extending the application of the law to all workplaces, has been tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat.
Mon Nov 02 2020
DOSH issues stop-work order at parapet crash site
The order was to allow a comprehensive investigation to be conducted by DOSH on the cause of the incident.
Sun Sep 20 2020
Tobacco Harm Reduction Can Technology Help Smokers Quit?
Tobacco Harm Reduction is a strategy to reduce the harm and risks to smokers and the wider society with an ultimate goal to eliminate smoking and tobacco use. However is this strategy realistic?
Thu Sep 12 2019
Make safety at workplaces people's agenda - Lam Thye
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has called on the public to implement the occupational safety and health (OSH) management system at all places of work, including schoo
Sat Sep 23 2017
OSHA urges transgender bathroom access
The US government is strongly urging employers to give transgender employees access to bathrooms that correspond to their gender identity.
Fri Jun 12 2015
Create awareness on Safety and Health in schools - NIOSH
Government urged to introduce OSH awareness in schools due to recent accidents involving teachers, students and staff.
Tue Nov 05 2013
Typhoon weakens off Japanese coast
Typhoon Francisco weakened Saturday and veered away from Japan's Pacific coast after forcing more than 1,000 people to take shelter.
Sat Oct 26 2013
Japan typhoon death toll rises to 29
The death toll from a typhoon that triggered massive landslides on a Japanese island rose to 29 on Saturday, as officials advised residents to take shelter in anticipation of more heavy rain.
Sat Oct 19 2013
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024